1794 P Liberty Cap Large Cents : Head of 1795

Early Copper Penny

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):This variety features the 1795 design of the liberty head on the obverse of the 1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent (Penny). This "head of 1795" features a circular curl of hair that loops up and around as depicted above. This includes the Sheldon S-67 | S-68 | S-69 | S-70 | S-71 varieties. The "Exact Head of 1795" does not have this curl as this is the exact design used during the next year in 1795. Source of example image above is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries. The difference between the head of 1793 vs head of 1794 vs head of 1795 is depicted below in the example comparison image: